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Trauma Center Transition From Paper to Electronic Quality Improvement: Enhancing Trauma Performance Efficiency.
- Source :
- Journal of Trauma Nursing; Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p49-53, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: The American College of Surgeons requires continuous process improvement review to maintain trauma center verification. Paper-based systems to monitor and track performance improvement are commonly used but can be inadequate to monitor concurrent ongoing improvement effectively. OBJECTIVE: To describe the implementation of an electronic process to capture and monitor performance improvement in near real time. METHODS: In 2020, a Midwestern U.S. Level I adult trauma center and a Level II pediatric trauma center's trauma programs transitioned from a paper to an electronic file-sharing system for performance improvement. We converted our primary, secondary, and tertiary review documentation into a single electronic performance improvement file stored on the institution's virtual hard drive, accessible to designated staff, allowing continuous real-time updates. RESULTS: The electronic file-sharing and monitoring process reinvigorated the team and enhanced performance improvement efforts, leading to increased efficiency through documentation and effective loop closure. Real-time monitoring allowed the trauma program to identify opportunities for improvement and enact timely action plans, including targeted performance improvement projects, department education, and ongoing training. CONCLUSION: We found that implementing an electronic file-sharing system enhanced the trauma team's ability to monitor and trend performance improvement in real time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10787496
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Trauma Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174982086
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0000000000000763